The Examined Life

Khe Hy

Here’s a scary fact about adulthood. We stop asking questions. We lose the playful curiosity and creativity that we had as children. And it’s a shame. Questions are gateways to our deepest desires, insecurities and dreams. Reflecting on a deep question takes us one step closer to a life well-lived. Each week, we’ll ponder and debate one of life’s thorniest questions. We’ll explore ambition, careers, money, relationships, productivity and psychology — all in the pursuit of living an Examined Life. read less
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Do you belong in an open relationship? [Suzi Sosa]
May 2 2024
Do you belong in an open relationship? [Suzi Sosa]
5% of Americans are in open relationships. I used to think that this world was for hot 20-somethings frolicking around house parties. Whether it’s open marriages, swinging or polyamory — the taboo is lifting and trend is definitely coming to a gentrified neighborhood near you. What’s most fascinating? For these relationships to succeed, you need a strong sense of self, the streak of non-conformity and deep trust in your partner. [Episode 47] Suzi Sosa is a serial entrepreneur. Learn more about Suzi: • Suzi's Instagram References from the show: • How did polyamory become so popular? • Polyamory, the Ruling Class’s Latest Fad • An update to the map of non-monogamy • Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel • Sex at Dawn by Christopher Ryan • Miss Jaiya Program • Where Should We Begin? A Game of Stories (Esther Perel) —- JOIN OUR GROUP COACHING COHORTS: Are you looking to ask deep, introspective and provocative questions about your own life (with Khe and likeminded peers) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ —- BECOME A RADREADER: 📩 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join 50,000+ ambitious professionals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our weekly essays on productivity, money and career. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🐦 Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💼 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌍 RadReads Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎥 TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast art by Nate Kadlac, photography by Henry Thong
What is unconventional parenting? [Ted and Franzi Gonder]
Mar 21 2024
What is unconventional parenting? [Ted and Franzi Gonder]
Do you take parenting at face value? Obviously, no — but when was the last time you questioned the assumptions? In this interview, we discuss the “unconventional approach” to parenting. One that doesn’t helicopter, that recognizes that the parents themselves are flawed and focuses on raising emotionally resilient kids. [Episode 41] Ted and Franzi Gonder are entrepreneurs, coaches and deeply intentional parents. Learn more about Ted and Franzi: • Ted's X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tedgonder?lang=en • Franzi's X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/franziskagonder?s=20 • Franzi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franziskagonder?igsh=MWVwaXlrdWI4ZWJhMg== References from the show: • Be the parent that has the slowest heartbeat • I escaped the golden handcuffs. Did it make me a better dad? —- JOIN OUR GROUP COACHING COHORTS: Are you looking to ask deep, introspective and provocative questions about your own life (with Khe and likeminded peers) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ —- BECOME A RADREADER: 📩 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join 50,000+ ambitious professionals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our weekly essays on productivity, money and career. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🐦 Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💼 LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌍 RadReads Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎥 TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast art by Nate Kadlac, photography by Henry Thong